No Compromise with Slavery / An Address Delivered to the Broadway Tabernacle, New York

Name: No Compromise with Slavery / An Address Delivered to the Broadway Tabernacle, New York
Author: William Lloyd Garrison

By William Lloyd Garrison

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An impassioned address argues that abolition must be absolute: slavery contradicts the Declaration's assertion of equal, inalienable rights and cannot be reconciled with genuine patriotism, religion, or law. The speaker defends radical abolitionism, condemning institutional complicity—from pulpits and political parties to measures like the Fugitive Slave Law—and indicts national hypocrisy that professes liberty while sustaining bondage. He rejects compromise as moral cowardice, frames the struggle in religious and ethical terms, warns that the Slave Power corrupts civic life, and expresses confidence that steadfast principle and divine justice will ultimately vindicate emancipation.

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William Lloyd Garrison

William Lloyd Garrison was a prominent American abolitionist, journalist, and social reformer known for his fierce advocacy against slavery. He founded the influential anti-slavery newspaper, The Liberator, in 1831, which became a leading voice for the abolitionist movement. Garrison's work emphasized the moral imperative to end slavery and he was a vocal critic of the U.S. Constitution, which he believed upheld the institution of slavery. His notable works include "No Compromise with Slavery," an address that articulates his uncompromising stance on the issue, and "Thoughts on African Colonization," which critiques the idea of relocating freed slaves to Africa. Garrison's legacy is marked by his unwavering commitment to justice and equality.